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German Ad: AIDS Is the New Hitler
Did you just lose your lunch looking at this ad? I almost did when I first saw it. The creators of the nightmarish German AIDS awareness ad say that they "knew the face we gave to the illness could not be a pretty one" — and what's uglier than having sex with Adolf Hitler?
Celebrity Underwear Museum — Hilarious or Horrifying?
If you're in Brussels, Belgium anytime soon, you might want to check out the recently opened "Musee du Slip" or in English, the celebrity underwear museum! Artist Jan Bucquoy has been collecting the undergarments of famous people for some time now, and he's finally decided to share them with the world.
In the collection faded blue boxer shorts from Belgium's finance minster sit next to a G-string from classic porn star Brigitte Lahaie.
First Wives Urged to Stay Away From Sexist Berlusconi's Italy
How do you say "sexist" in Italian? Berlusconi. At least that's what a group of female academics in Italy think.
Boob Jobs Offered to Job Seekers — Hilarious or Horrifying?
Health insurance, an easy commute, flexible hours, or a simple paycheck might attract you to a job these days, but an understaffed health clinic in Prague is using free plastic surgery to lure doctors, nurses, and secretaries.
New employees who sign a three-year contract can choose between free breast implants, liposuction, or tummy tucks. Breast implants typically cost three times the average nurse's monthly salary, so it's a great deal!
Swiss Voters Outlaw Nudity in Nature
After an invasion of German nudists, voters in the Swiss Alps have banned hiking in the buff.
The tiny canton (state) of Appenzell Inner Rhodes held a show-of-hands vote on the "disgraceful" practice at their open-air assembly. The majority decided to impose a fine of about $176 on people found hiking around their mountains sans pantaloons.
Briefing Book! Newspapers in Europe Make Money
- Newspapers in Europe aren't failing because they're making money off something other than news. — Gawker
- A lawyer trying to sell tape of Ashley Biden (Joe Biden's 27-year-old daughter) allegedly doing cocaine has been withdrawn the sale. — Huffington Post
- Facebook gets family-friendly with new private groups.
Lawmakers Crack Down on Guns After Shooting Rampages
Shooting rampages filled today's headlines. In Alabama, a man killed a dozen people, including the members of his own family. Over in Germany, a 17-year-old boy attacked a high school, killing at least 16 people.
Picture It: Schwarzenegger Is the (Pretty) Face of CA in Europe
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger spent the week in Europe, attending the 79th Geneva International Motor Show. No word if the Austrian-born politician now speaks German with a heavy American accent.
Italian Town Bans "Ethnic" Restaurants
Lucca, Italy has barred new ethnic restaurants from opening in its medieval center — but there's still no word whether an establishment could get away with putting moo shu pork on a pizza. The conservative city council says it wants to protect local specialties from an exotic-food invasion.
Hoping to clear things up, a spokesman said: "By ethnic cuisine we mean a different cuisine."
Obama Brand Goes Global Perhaps Lifting American Brand
From Europe to South America to Asia to his father's birthplace in Kenya, Barack Obama's candidacy has made an impact. Black Europeans are pinning their hopes for more representation in their government on a persuasive example set by the election of Barack. Citing his charisma and ideas, black community leaders say his race is not the only reason for the transatlantic support.
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